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Job ID: 875494
Estimated Weekly Gross: $1,504.74
Job Title
Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)
Location
Worcester, MA | Long Term Care
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Days | Onsite | Expected 8-hour shifts; overtime may be available at 1.25x hourly rate, including holidays
Key Responsibilities
- Provide rehabilitative, skilled, and medically necessary treatment interventions to patients with physical functioning disorders under the supervision and direction of a Physical Therapist
- Administer rehabilitation procedures including manual techniques, ambulation, therapeutic exercises, modalities, and use of supportive and assistive devices
- Assess patient progress and communicate with the supervising Physical Therapist to adjust treatment plans accordingly in the clinical record
- Document all required clinical and regulatory information in the electronic documentation system, including accurate recording of treatment minutes
- Participate in patient care conferences, utilization review meetings, rehabilitation meetings, and other required facility meetings
- Provide consultation and counseling to patients, families, caregivers, and other service providers related to physical disorders
Required Qualifications
- 1+ years of PTA experience required
- Long Term Care (LTC) or rehabilitation experience required
- Active Massachusetts PTA license required at time of submission
- Adherence to APTA standards, state practice acts, code of conduct, and professional ethics
Preferred Experience / Skills
- New graduates may be considered with completed Level II clinical experience (Level I observation experience alone is not sufficient)
- Experience supervising or supporting students in a clinical setting
- Familiarity with electronic documentation systems used in rehabilitation or long term care settings
Why Join Us
- Opportunity to work in a long term care setting with a focus on evidence-based rehabilitative practice
- Holiday and overtime pay may be available, offering additional earning potential